Titanic II plans to sail in 2022 with the same route as its predecessor

The world will see sailing in 2022 to Titanic II, an identical replica of the mythical cruiser that failed in 1912. Clive Palmer. The transatlantic will be built by CSC Jingling in China, and will leave Southampton, Englandwith destination in New York on his maiden voyage in late 2022, said Clive Palmer, Australian businessman and project owner.

The original idea, first launched in 2012, was taken up by the businessman when he announced last September that they had resumed work on the shipafter a financial dispute with the Chinese government stopped the project in 2015.

Palmer, who owns the Blue Star Line Company (involved in the project), comments that the new vessel will be a identical copy of the originaland will set sail at the end of the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the legendary cruise ship.

However, he said PalmerTo prevent another tragedy, the new transatlantic will have lifeboats with a capacity of 2,700 people and rafts for 800 additional people. In addition, will have modern navigation equipment and radar.

The cruise will follow the same route as the original ship that sank after colliding with an iceberg in 1912.
The Titanic II It will have a capacity of 2,400 passengers and 900 crew members. The details, decorations and form of construction mimic the original.

The project of this Australian company dates from 2013 and its headquarters would be established in Paris, as indicated Clive Palmer In a statement: "There is little point in having a European headquarters outside of Europe, this decision means that we will not open our European office until March 2019, Paris being in an ideal position to meet the needs of society. "

According to information provided by the English media, the Blue Star Line Company He has invested $ 500 million for several years to finance this ambitious project.